Comparing the similarities between ecosystems on Earth to those of potential extraterrestrial biospheres makes this an exquisite adventure. We travel to 4 different worlds, Atlas, a planet twice the size of the Earth, with a massive force of gravity, Janus a planet with rotation captured by tidal forces, Eden a planet with 10% more oxygen than ours that orbits a double star system and finally Terra, the only one of those four worlds where intelligent life evolved at some point in its history. Although it has some points in common with a National Geographic series from 15 years ago, the alien species are different and they are fabulously designed. Highly recommended. Only someone with a very poor imagination could find this series boring.
Review of Alien Worlds
Alien Worlds
(2020)
A fascinating exercise in imagination and comparative biology.
8 December 2020
Warning: Spoilers